Michael's Original Pizzeria & Tavern Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing the menu at Michael's Original Pizzeria & Tavern, located in Chicago, IL, the restaurant offers a variety of options such as thin crust pizza, burgers, sandwiches, wings, nachos, mozzarella sticks, and more. They have a diverse menu with many vegetarian options and a focus on tavern-style pizza. Customers praise the delicious food, attentive service, and the great atmosphere for watching sports games. The thin flaky crust of the pizza provides a satisfying crunch, and menu favorites include the Michael's Special Pizza with sausage, mushroom, green pepper, and onion. The restaurant also features a full bar, outdoor seating, and happy hour specials. With a neighborhood bar vibe and a range of amenities like free Wi-Fi, pool table, TV screens, and outdoor seating, Michael's Original Pizzeria & Tavern is a go-to spot for quality food, drinks, and a fun dining experience.
Sandwiches
DA Cheezy Beef
Italian beef topped with a blend of mozzarella and provolone cheese, and toasted in our oven to perfection. Served on freshly baked italian bread with your choice of hot or sweet peppers and marinara sauce. Served on garlic bread for an additional charge. Add mozzarella for an additional charge.
Italian Beef
Seasoned slow roasted beef, thinly cut, and dipped in our deliciously prepared au jus. Served on freshly baked Italian bread with your choice of hot or sweet peppers and marinara sauce. Served on garlic bread for an additional charge. Add mozzarella for an additional charge.
Italian Sausage
Specially prepared pork sausage char-grilled served with hot or sweet peppers. Served on freshly baked Italian bread with marinara sauce. Served on garlic bread for an additional charge. Add mozzarella for an additional charge.
Italian Beef & Sausage Combo
Served on freshly baked Italian bread with your choice of hot or sweet peppers and marinara sauce. Served on garlic bread for an additional charge. Add mozzarella for an additional charge.
Italian Meatball With Marinara
Lean ground beef blended with herbs and spices then oven baked, topped with marinara sauce. Served on freshly baked Italian bread with your choice of hot or sweet peppers and marinara sauce. Served on garlic bread for an additional charge. Add mozzarella for an additional charge.
Chicken Breast Sandwich
Our famous char-grilled seasoned breast of chicken, tender and juicy on a choice of bun, pita, tortilla wrap or french bread, with lettuce, tomato, and mayo. Try it on a pretzel bun for an additional charge.
Vienna Hot Dog (All Beef)
Mustard, relish, freshly chopped onions, sliced ripe tomatoes, kosher pickle, and hot peppers piled on to a perfectly steamed bun.
Chili Dog
Vienna hot dog topped with our award winning chili with onions and shredded cheddar cheese.
Cheese "
Cheese Pizza, ": Original tavern style with options for extra thin and crispy or well-done crust.
Michael's Original Special Pizza
Sausage, mushroom, green pepper, and onion may substitute one similar topping.
Vegetarian Pizza
Choose any three vegetables.
White Pizza
Extra thin and crispy crust with garlic, extra virgin olive oil, mozzarella, provolone, and parmesan cheese (no tomato sauce). Try it with our marinara or pizza dipping sauce for an additional charge.
" Gluten Free Pizza
Thin crust pizza topped with tomato sauce, melted cheese, and pepperoni slices. Made with a gluten-free crust.
" Vegetarian Gluten Free Pizza
" gluten-free crust topped with choice of veggies: pineapple to jalapeno peppers. Select up to options for a custom vegetarian delight.
Pizza Our Original Tavern Style
Appetizers
Buffalo Wings
Tossed in our buffalo sauce served with celery and choice of bleu cheese or ranch dressing.
Nacho Platter
Crispy nachos covered with melted cheddar and mozzarella cheese topped with chili, diced tomatoes, and jalapenos served with salsa and sour cream on the side. Add chicken breast or ground beef for an additional charge.
Buffalo Shrimp
Lightly breaded shrimp tossed in our buffalo sauce served with bleu cheese or ranch dressing.
Buffalo Chicken Tenders
Served with bleu cheese or ranch dressing.
Chili
Our own "award winning" recipe served with cheddar cheese, onions, and crackers.
Chicken Tenders
Served with hot sauce, honey mustard, ranch, or BBQ sauce.
Stuffed Jalapenos
Stuffed with cheddar cheese and served with salsa.
Breaded Mushrooms
Coated in breadcrumbs and then baked or fried.
Mozzarella Sticks
Mozzarella sticks, served with choice of marinara or ranch dressing.
Breaded Zucchini
ABOVE APPETIZERS SERVED WITH MARINARA OR RANCH DRESSING.
Garlic Bread
Try with our marinara or pizza dipping sauce for an additional charge.
Cheese Garlic Bread
Try with our marinara or pizza dipping sauce for an additional charge.
Pizza Bread
Italian bread topped with our pizza sauce, mozzarella, and toasted in the oven. Add one topping for an additional charge.
French Fries
Fried potatoes.
Tater Tots
With cheese for an additional charge.
Sweet Potato Fries
Served with ranch dressing.
Onion Rings
Fried battered onion.
Caesar Salad
With romaine, croutons, and parmesan cheese tossed in our caesar dressing.
Greek Salad
With romaine, green peppers, ripe tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, black olives, pepperoncini, feta cheese, and our Greek dressing.
Garden Salad
With romaine, green peppers, ripe tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onions. Choice of dressing: Italian, thousand island, French, ranch, and creamy garlic. Add bleu cheese and grilled chicken for an additional charge.
Salads
Classic Deep Dish Pizza
Classic Deep Dish "
Our deep dish is baked with a caramelized crust overflowing with cheese.
Classic Spaghetti And Marinara
Served with garlic bread. Add Italian sausage, meatballs, or chicken breast for an additional charge.
Pasta
Burgers
/ Lb Single Burger
Add American, cheddar, or mozzarella cheese for an additional charge. Add bacon for an additional charge. Try it on a pretzel bun for an additional charge.
Double Burger
Add American, cheddar, or mozzarella cheese for an additional charge. Add bacon for an additional charge. Try it on a pretzel bun for an additional charge.
The Primo Burger
A double burger char-grilled with choice of cheese on a bun with bacon, jalapenos, mushrooms, lettuce, tomato, grilled onions, pickles, ketchup, mustard, and mayo.
Chicken Caesar Wrap
Char-grilled seasoned breast of chicken, tossed in our caesar salad with parmesan cheese on a flour tortilla.
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Chicken tenders dipped in our buffalo sauce topped with lettuce, tomato, and shredded cheddar cheese on a tortilla wrap.
Wraps
Dessert From Klein's Bakery
Chocolate Cake
Rich and moist chocolate cake topped with chocolate sprinkles and drizzled with chocolate sauce.
Brownie
Decadent Chocolate Brownie, Perfectly Moist and Rich in Flavor
Pepsi
The bold, refreshing, robust cola
Diet Pepsi
A crisp tasting, refreshing pop of sweet, fizzy bubbles without calories.
Mountain Dew
Exhilarate and quench your thirst with a one of a kind taste.
Beverages
Side Order
Ranch
Creamy dresing with a variety of seasoning.
Bluecheese
A side of our house-made blue cheese, typically includes a blend of creamy blue cheese and sour cream.
Marinara
Tomato sauce.
Pizza Sauce
A side of our homemade pizza sauce, made with a secret blend of spices.
Hot Sauce
A side of spicy, house-made hot sauce, typically includes a blend of chilies and spices.
BBQ Sauce
A blend of smoky barbecue flavors, this sauce combines tomatoes, mustard, and a hint of brown sugar for a rich topping or dip.
Honey Mustard
Honey mustard typically includes a blend of sweet honey and tangy mustard, served as a dipping sauce.